Johnson expects Carroll impact

Carroll linked up with Johnson at England's training base in Watford on Monday night ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

"He scares the life out of opposition defences," said the full-back on a visit to the Ellesmere Port car plant of new England sponsors Vauxhall. "Everyone sees Andy as a big target man, who can hold the ball up. But there is far more to his game than that."

He added: "He is always an outlet. You can stretch the play by giving it to him and he scores goals. Defenders just do not like the way he plays.

"He has caught me by surprise with his development but in football your life can change very quickly.